ALFA 2012 Best of the Best Award Nominations Open

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – November 17, 2011 – The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA), the largest national association representing senior living providers and the seniors and families they serve, today announced the launch of its annual ALFA Best of the Best Awards program.

The ALFA Best of the Best Awards recognize those new products, services or programs making significant contributions to advance excellence in senior living, including assisted living, independent living and Alzheimer’s care. The awards program is open to ALFA provider and allied member companies. Companies offering independent living, assisted living and memory care or serving senior living communities that are not members of ALFA may compete by joining ALFA today. Visit alfa.org/membership for details.

Award nominations are available in eight award categories. The categories are:

Clinical & Wellness

Technology Adoption

Risk Management & Injury Reduction

Sales & Marketing

HR and Staff Development

Physical Plant & Environmental

Dining Services

Resident & Family Engagement

How ALFA Members Can Nominate a Product, Service or Program

ALFA member company representatives may submit nominations by going to alfa.org/bestofthebest and completing a questionnaire about its innovative product, service or program. Senior living providers and companies serving the senior living industry may collaborate on nominations or submit separately. All nominations must be submitted through the online questionnaire form and are due by close of business January 13, 2011. Winning nominations will receive recognition at COMMUNITY 2012, the annual ALFA conference and expo, May 16-18, 2012 and in Senior Living Executive magazine. Full details about the ALFA 2012 Best of the Best Awards program are available at alfa.org/bestofthebest.

About ALFAThe
Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) is the largest national
association exclusively dedicated to professionally-managed,
resident-centered senior living communities and the seniors and families
they serve. Since 1990, ALFA has advocated for choice, accessibility,
independence, dignity, and quality of life for all seniors. ALFA’s
programs promote business and operational excellence through education,
research, publications, professional networking and online tools
designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurism in the field of senior
living. Visit ALFA’s Web site at alfa.org.